Multiple iexplore.exe?!?

[n7]

I have no idea why this started, but recently my browser began showing separate processes in the task manager.
E.g., when i have six IE windows open, there are six running iexplore.exe, all about ~20,000K
Wtf is it doing this?
I thought maybe a virus or sumthin', so i did scans for spyware, etc., but nothing.
Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this?

 

[EeyoreX]

From my quick, informal test (right now, 30 seconds) I found this: When I right click and "Open In New Window" I keep one process. When I open IE via the quick launch or Start menu I get a new process for each Window I open.

\Dan

 

[n7]

I must be going crazy.
I usually open via quick launch; but i've never noticed that opening more than one process.
But i guess it must

 

[screw3d]

If I'm using IE, I'd rather open multiple processes.. if one window crashes, at least the other is still up!

 

[Elkcaps]

If your using Win98, go to your internet options in IE. There should be an option to open each window in a new process (or something like that, don't have 98 at work).

 

[n7]

Thanx for the replies.
I've decided to cease using IE, haha, after trying out Firebird last night
Never thought i'd like a Netscape-based browser, but damn, i sure do.